[Henry10]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

What natural disasters do populated areas of FL have that CT doesn’t? Hurricanes only hit FL once every three years, on average, and they’re usually category 1-2. And the infrastructure there can handle it, unlike much of the northeast. A category 4-5 storm in FL is rare.

Last week, CT had an ice storm that left my parents in the dark for almost 2 days during subzero temperatures. Last year, three tornados ripped through the state causing incredible damage to many towns, leading to power outages for over a week. Then there are blizzards and nor’easters, which are pretty destructive not only physically, but economically, every year.

If someone rethinks a move somewhere because of the possibility of one hurricane every three years, that’s a bit ridiculous.

Not even close. I think Home Insurance is a good yardstick to compare damages from natural disasters. Florida has the highest home insurance rates in the country; CT is 30th highest.

https://www.gobankingrates.com/savin...surance-state/

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Henry10

Not even close. I think Home Insurance is a good yardstick to compare damages from natural disasters. Florida has the highest home insurance rates in the country; CT is 30th highest.

https://www.gobankingrates.com/savin...surance-state/

Corporate greed largely driven by media hype.

You didn’t answer my question.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Stephy0519

My parents are retired down in South FL, right in the Jupiter area. I love it down there, as does my fiance. I don't find people to be too pretentious and flashy--outside of the Miami area, that is. It's basically turned it a mini Tri-State. And no, it's definitely not too old!

Summers are definitely brutal. In the 10 years they've lived there, I've refused to visit in the summers....but with fiance being a teacher, I will have no choice, if he wants to come visit with me.

Jupiter is awesome, but it’s still a very flashy area IMO. The amount of Bentley SUVs I saw there last month was ridiculous. Nothing like southern PB County and FTL/MIA though.

Anyway, make sure to visit Square Grouper!

[Stephy0519]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Jupiter is awesome, but it’s still a very flashy area IMO. The amount of Bentley SUVs I saw there last month was ridiculous. Nothing like southern PB County and FTL/MIA though.

Anyway, make sure to visit Square Grouper!

haha...I was there the night before Thanksgiving. Great spot. We went to Guanabanas for Happy Hour, then over to Square Grouper.

[WouldLoveTo]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

This is true. After a summer or two down there, it’s normal. Humans can adapt pretty well. Except me when it comes to cold.

Nope, I'm with you on the cold. 60s today and I'm still wrapped in fleece tonight (thought I did briefly try shorts this afternoon)

[Henry10]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Corporate greed largely driven by media hype.

You didn’t answer my question.

Sure CT has hardships and even natural disasters, however as an average, statewide, year-over-year -- Florida is much worse than CT. If you look at that list, most New England states are low. Meantime, the usual suspects -- Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, gulf states (MS, LA, and Florida) are at the highest risk for these.

The fact the Rhode Island ranks as high risk does lend some credibility to your argument -- it looks that coastal areas of CT could be a lot worse than inland.

[JayCT]

Please stop the off topic discussion and return to the topic of the OP. JayCT, Moderator

[LMPA]

Originally Posted by Stephy0519

Yes and No to be glad to have left.

Granted, I have a VERY strong friends and family base, on the east coast. Taxes never really affected my living situation and I (fortunately and unfortunately) moved to a higher taxed state and city. If you want to speak outside of the politics--I miss seasons and the food scene is MUCH better in the FFLD County and the proximity to NYC than LA. People are also much friendlier in CT...but again, I'm from there and know how to approach people, even if I'm out to dinner myself, to make a new friend. The ability to go outside year round, lots of exploring, and just being able to experience a different piece of our country is also priceless.

We still toy with eventually moving back. However, with my fiance being a teacher, CA is actually a better place for him, longevity wise (my job I can take anywhere....and they do not salary adjust, so I would get more in each paycheck, since less taxes) CT has to get it together, on a teachers front, for us to consider it. We have considered NYC, though.

With that being said...we have also toyed with the eventual FL move or even to the NV side of Tahoe. All very, very different places (and state income tax free.) But...I think you definitely have to be CT raised or have a serious appreciation for it, to miss it.

Yes, I agree with this. We moved out of Connecticut late 2017 and we have strong family ties in CT so we miss them very much. I don't think we will move back any time soon or ever, but can't predict the future. As others have stated, we loathe the cold. We could tolerate months of oppressive heat far more than cold.. but that is just us.


We have gone back for visits a few times and will continue to do so each year. It is strange to move away and return as a visitor. I think you see things differently, some things in a more positive light, and other things not.

[BobNJ1960]

Originally Posted by LMPA

Yes, I agree with this. We moved out of Connecticut late 2017 and we have strong family ties in CT so we miss them very much. I don't think we will move back any time soon or ever, but can't predict the future. As others have stated, we loathe the cold. We could tolerate months of oppressive heat far more than cold.. but that is just us.


We have gone back for visits a few times and will continue to do so each year. It is strange to move away and return as a visitor. I think you see things differently, some things in a more positive light, and other things not.

I lived in your region 17 years, having been born in Ct. Thoroughly enjoyed those 17 years.


I see many posters here in this thread who left Ct. Most, just like I, did not regret leaving. Our COL is totally out of control, far outpacing wage gains, and we rank amongst nations worst in job growth


A thread like "Most people that leave" would be inappropriate in the high growth regions of this nation, but we have the opposite issue. I posted an article showing while Ct kept population flat- we lost 175k under age 50 vs a few decades ago. At a time when <50 USA overall went up.

Several of the 175k have posted here. (To name a few, you, nep321, stephy0519, kidyankee)

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by BobNJ1960

I lived in your region 17 years, having been born in Ct. Thoroughly enjoyed those 17 years.


I see many posters here in this thread who left Ct. Most, just like I, did not regret leaving. Our COL is totally out of control, far outpacing wage gains, and we rank amongst nations worst in job growth


A thread like "Most people that leave" would be inappropriate in the high growth regions of this nation, but we have the opposite issue. I posted an article showing while Ct kept population flat- we lost 175k under age 50 vs a few decades ago. At a time when <50 USA overall went up.

Several of the 175k have posted here. (To name a few, you, nep321, stephy0519, kidyankee)

I think if you followed nep321 since he left Connecticut you will see he now has big regrets. He went through a lot and even tried to return briefly but lost his job again after less than a year. As he posted here I think he would return in a heartbeat but he has job hopped so much in recent years he needs to stay in one place for several years.

I also think Stephy0519 said she would return but her fiancé is a teacher in California so it is not likely.

Finally I will admit I know a few that moved and are not coming back but I also know Most do regret making the move. I even know some that have come back. Jay